Project Engineer - Early Works Construction - Ascendion

About Ascendion :

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Position: Project Engineer – Early Works Construction

Location: New Albany, OH

Summary:

We are seeking a passionate, high-energy Early Works Construction Project Engineer to join our Land Development & Community (LDC) team. In this exciting role, you will oversee the early stages of construction for one of the Fortune 500'scutting-edge data center campuses in New Albany, Ohio. This position is perfect for someone with a strong background in construction management, especially within mission-critical facilities, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the development of a global cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the early works phase of construction, including site development and preparation.
• Ensure construction drawings are followed and materials are delivered as needed.
• Maintain the project schedule and manage cost control to keep the project on track.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements on-site.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all early works-related communication and updates.
• Regularly report on project status, safety, schedule, and budget.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementCivil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management, preferably in mission-critical facilities
• Strong knowledge of site development, including earthworks, grading, and environmental remediation.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings and managing schedules and budgets.
• Experience in safety compliance and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Top skills:

• Construction management, in the field work
• Construction experience- reading drawings
• Technical competence, field verification – scheduling and budget

Preferred Qualifications (not mandatory):

• Certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or PMP
• Experience in large-scale data center or tech infrastructure projects

Salary Range: $ 125000 - 135000 Annually Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [09-10 days/hours of paid time off]

Want to change the world? Let us know.

Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!